REMINISCING ABOUT THE GOOD EXPERIENCES AS A PETROLEUM ENGINEERING STUDENT.
Looking back at my photos taken years ago gives me a heart-warming feeling and a sense of satisfaction for the many experiences I had as a petroleum engineering student. Even though I craved to work as a petroleum engineer in top oil and gas companies as a graduate, reflecting on my photos and experiences is satisfactory.
 Photo taken by a colleague with my Nokia phone |  Photo taken by me with my Nokia phone |
My five years journey in this engineering field as a student was an interesting and challenging one with lots of theoritical knowledge and industry experience. One thing that captured my interest and led me to apply for Petroleum Engineering was the sight of the big facilities (oil and gas rigs) mounted on land (onshore) and submerged in deep oceans (offshore) which I often saw on television and wondered the numerous operations it carried out for oil and gas extraction.
It was compulsory to undergo an industrial training on three occasions in three different levels during my course of study; three months training in both 200 level (2011) and 300 level (2012) and then six months in 400 level (2013).
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I had the opportunity to gain industrial training in the upstream sector of The Department of Petroleum Resources now called Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, where I had opportunities to visit and inspect a couple of oil and gas wells owned and operated by top oil and gas companies and servicing companies and their operations, flow stations, and other facilities which increased my knowledge with in-depth understanding.
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Attending quarterly review meetings with oil companies, meeting with rig operators and contractors, interacting with other petroleum engineering students, geology students, staff (petroleum engineers and geologists), got me fully involved that I felt like I was already a staff of one of the oil and gas companies.
 Photo taken by a colleague with my Nokia phone |  Photo taken by a colleague |
I prepared the reports for each industrial training experience and defended them in school before the panelists (petroleum engineering lecturers).
 Photo taken by a colleague |  Photo taken by a course mate during the industrial training defense in school |
It was an excellent experience. Getting a job in an oil and gas company as a petroleum engineering graduate was difficult, the companies were in search of petroleum engineers with years of work experience. After a number of job applications to oil and gas companies and wasn't forth coming I moved ahead.
So with the industrial training experience, I had a taste of a petroleum engineer's life and that satisfies me because it was a very good ride.
Thanks for spending some time on my blog.
Love from Winanda ❤️
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It seems you had a great experience during your training.
It's good to move on but who knows, maybe in the future you will get that job you once dreamed of.
Yeah, I had a great experience during my training.
If the job comes in the future, I will be extremely excited about it.
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Well this brings back memories I am Chemical Engineer and spent many years in West and North Africa working as a Process Engineer/ Projects Manager.
I did see @dreemsteem comment on your comment. Well it is a pleasure to get to know you.
The saddest thing was the corruption, really made me annoyed but that is life and it actually seems worse now. Nigeria is such a mineral rich country and corruption ruins it.
Do let me know if you ever need anything.
Oh! Glad to have you here and good know you worked as Process Engineer/Project Manager.
You're right, the corruption in Nigeria is on a high level and wonder when it'll get better. Anyways, we keep moving.
Alright, I can easily reach you on Discord right?
Thanks so much for your time and kindness 😊
Industrial training is usually a great way to help students have practical knowledge on their field of study, make connections too. I see you enjoyed yours
#dreemerforlife
Exactly. The industrial training crowns the theoritical knowledge, I really enjoyed mine.
Thanks for coming around dear dreemer ❤️
Getting job with oil company is really difficult, apart from them looking for someone with many years of experience, it's also about who you know. If you don't have a strong God-father, your chances of seeing the job is very low even if you have 20 years of experience in the field.
But then,I know certain God will come through for you, don't give up, one of these days, you will land there.
#dreemerforlife #dreemport
This is part of the corruption we are facing in the country, anyways, I'll keep moving and doing what I love to add value and colour to the world and if at all I receive a call from any oil and gas company to take the position of a Petroleum Engineer, I would accept it as long as it will not put my other jobs on halt.
Thanks for reading my blog dear dreemer ❤️
Popped in again from #dreemport this time!
Nice, good to see you again.
I believe that your hard work won't be trashed away, opportunity will always create a pathway for you to explore your knowledge practically.
Sometimes it's frustrating that after studying this long, there will be no job but there would be an opportunity to showcase your learning!
#dreemerforlife #dreemport
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Yeah, it was frustrating, but I'm fine 😃.
Thanks for coming around dear dreamer ❤️